A Lord Thompson Manor Wedding Gift Registry
Jul 29th, 2009 by Lord Thompson Manor
A Wedding Gift Registry Removes The Guess Work
A Lord Thompson Manor Wedding Gift Registry By: Michele Neisler
Do you want to play wedding gift roulette, or would you rather lessen your chances of receiving a ceramic sombrero chip bowl or a clapper by taking the time to fill out a wedding gift registry?
A wedding gift registry is the perfect way to let all of your guests know just what you need to start your new life together. A gift registry is a service offered by stores to couples that allows them to compile a personalized gift registry wish list that will help well wishers in choosing the perfect present.
You may even be surprised to find out just how many stores offer a gift registry, both on-line and off. Be sure to fill out a gift registry for both to accommodate guests who prefer on-line shopping as well as guests who like to shop in person.
Gift Registry Made Simple
Whether you plan to use an on-line gift registry or a gift registry at a local store, the process is very much the same for both.
* Ask for a gift registry form at the store or click on the
gift registry link at a website in order to receive a
detailed list of gift ideas.
* Take time to browse through the suggested items to find a
brand that you would prefer for certain items, and check
out other gift registry items you hadn’t previously
considered, or may have overlooked for your gift registry
list.
* Place a check by the gift registry items that you’d most
like to receive, and if applicable, the number you need
such as eight place settings.
* When you have finished, either return your gift registry
list to the store’s customer service department, or submit
your on-line gift registry.
There is one sticky gift registry issue that many couples find difficulty handling. What to do when you’d rather receive money than fill out a gift registry?
Many couples would simply like to receive a monetary gift that will help them pay for a honeymoon trip or the down payment on a mortgage, and skip the gift registry all together. But can you just ask your guests to give you money without seeming rude? The answer is probably not. Why? Because your guests are just that; guests. While receiving gifts from a gift registry is nice, it shouldn’t be implied as a requirement for attending.
The best idea would be to provide a list of stores holding your gift registry list, while simultaneously having your closest friends and relatives ‘leak’ out the information that you could really use a monetary gift much more. This way, many guests will get the message, and you get to avoid the impression of being rude.
Gift Registry Tips
* Register with at least one national chain store’s gift
registry as a courtesy to your out-of-town quests.
* Be sure to choose items in all price ranges on your gift
registry.
* Include a list of stores that have your gift registry list
when you send out your shower and wedding invitations.